@BRH: "I've seen a number of posts alluding to renting lenses for your DSLR.
Do most camera stores rent lenses out?  If not where would I find a 
place to rent from?
Camera is a Nikon D80, if that matters.
Thanks."
    @alanbrowne: "<quote>
Nikon are amongst the easiest pro lenses to find for rental in most 
large cities.  Some services will courier the lens(es) to you.
You do have to put down a deposit (equal to the value), usually on a CC; 
and/or provide proof of insurance that will cover it (in turn you may 
need to get an explicit certificate from your ins. co.)
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    @caught: "<quote>
  Location matters more.  If you're in NYC, saunter over to Adorama.
If not, you could check their website if only to see what going
rental fees might be.  <url>"
    @Art: "<BRH> wrote in message 
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If you are seeking help locating a place where you might rent lenses
don't you think you need to provide minimum information?
At least tell us what camera you need your lens for and your specific 
geographic location. Chicago, New York, Podunk? "
    @kilbyfan: "Try renting online?
I have used these guys several times.
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The advantage I have found is for the same price of a two or three days I 
can rent for a week online from these guys. The way it works out is you get 
the lens for at least seven full days, so if it arrives on say the first of 
the month, you've go until anytime before the USPS office closes on the 9th 
to return the lens. My second time using them was just last month and the 
lens arrived on a Friday and I didn't ship it back until a week from Monday 
as couldn't ship back on a Sunday. I was very pleased because I really 
needed it for that entire second weekend and I had that whole week prior to 
learn it."
    @kilbyfan: ""Paul Furman" <email_address> wrote in message 
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Yeah, I guess they are still filling in their Nikon stock. It was virtually 
all Canon last year.
Good to know about the others. "
    @ritaberk2O04: "<quote>
Because they will never be returned.  With the upcoming D3 these lenses will
be insanely more valuable.  Seems I shortchanged myself by letting the old
Noct go for $3,600.  Oh well, no regrets.
Rita"
    @BRH: "<quote>
Camer was mentioned previously  Nikon D80.  Location is Richmond, VA. 
    Most popular camera shops arond here are Ritz Camera and Richmond 
Camera.  I'd like to try the 18-200 VR lens.
Thanks."
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